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Should RPGs be challenging, or should they be more accessible?
Posted: Wed May 28, 2025 5:19 am
by 1stop
I think RPGs should create a fine line between accessibility and how easy it should be. Too easy is boring and too hard is so painful. So. Let us talk about the best difficulty balance for RPGs and what it is that manages to make a game pleasurable for players. Your take!
Re: Should RPGs be challenging, or should they be more accessible?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2025 8:56 pm
by Ravenfreak
I think they should be a bit challenging. Speaking of RPGs that are dumbed down, Final fantasy Mystic Quest was an easier Final Fantasy game that Square made because they felt that North American audiences weren't good at RPGs, so they made it easy lol.
Re: Should RPGs be challenging, or should they be more accessible?
Posted: Fri May 30, 2025 5:09 am
by Demonskeith
They need a balance, they shouldn't be over impossible, but not too easy either. Just enough to get it done and have fun.
Re: Should RPGs be challenging, or should they be more accessible?
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2025 2:56 am
by 1stop
Demonskeith wrote: Fri May 30, 2025 5:09 am
They need a balance, they shouldn't be over impossible, but not too easy either. Just enough to get it done and have fun.
A little challenge can be rewarding, but it must not frustrate players. Striking a balance, as you have mentioned is important. Players should be a able to achieve something when they overcome challenges.
Re: Should RPGs be challenging, or should they be more accessible?
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2025 7:58 am
by Demonskeith
True, but if I end up keep failing, then I won't have much will to keep on playing.